Paisley nurse named Midwife of the Year at national awards

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A Paisley midwife has won a national award in recognition of her efforts to support women and families who experience loss in pregnancy.

Caroline Judge was named Midwife of the Year 2024 at The Mariposa Trust Awards.The Mariposa Trust exists to ensure that each baby who has died during pregnancy or early in life is recognised and that the parents, extended family, and friends receive the support they need for as long as they need it.The awards recognise midwives, nurses, bereavement midwives, doctors and community members who have gone above and beyond in the care and support they have provided for people who have experienced baby loss.Caroline is a charge midwife at the Royal Alexandra Maternity Unit and she was recognised by the charity for her important role in caring for women across Greater Glasgow and Clyde and their families when they experience loss in their pregnancy and birth journey.In addition to her current charge midwife role, Caroline has worked with women and families to provide resources for special memory making during this very emotional and difficult time in the labour ward.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies. Available on both Android and Apple.